My friends and I stopped by for some tea/dessert and wanted time to chill/talk over food. So, this was the perfect atmosphere to do all that. We walked in around 3-4pm, so there were definitely less people inside. We got a table by the back portion of the store. We all ordered our own Classic Sandwich Afternoon Tea Set with our various tea selections. We were a group of 4 and they gave us 2 towers (2 sets on one tower). We each got a set of mini sandwiches, a scone, desserts on top. The food was good. I ended up eating everything. The scone was different from the typical scones that I would imagine, but I enjoyed it with the cream and preserve nonetheless. As for the tea, they served it in a heavy blue teapot with a small teacup. They gave us a timer so that we were able to accurately steep our tea. That was very helpful instead of doing a guessing game. They also offered to add just additional hot water to our pot if we wanted more tea, which we were grateful for. Overall, the service was good. We were able to take our time to talk for a good while before it was nearing closing time. We didn't feel rushed at all. At one point, we were the only ones sitting in the back section. It felt very private and relaxing. We all enjoyed our time chatting indoors and stayed away from the rain for a bit. read more

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A very untraditional afternoon tea experience unfortunately. Tea served in little Japanese tea cups, the sandwich for high tea was on a ciabatta bread, with zero butter. Just a slice of cheddar cheese and chutney. Quite a dry sandwich and just too untraditional for high tea for me. They also didnt take cash, card only. Strange overall. read more

We were recommended this tea room by a local and it did not disappoint. We came in a large group and there were no spots at first, but the manager was so kind and accommodated us. The tea and cakes were wonderful, each of us got our own flavor and since we're sharers we got to try quite a lot. There's also vegan and vegetarian options which is always a plus. read more

Eteaket - Orange and sesame cake with the contended mind tea - Cafes Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I'm a lover of tea, cake and Edinburgh! I want to be a lover of Eteaket, but it's still lacking something for me. They have great tea. And really good cakes. But the service is sometimes a bit hit and miss... not that it's unfriendly, but I have never felt a sense of "Welcome to Eteaket... we LOVE tea, our tea is awesome, we're GLAD you're here, and you're going to love our tea and food and cafe." The last time I visited it was almost as if they were surprised that I had shown up at 12pm. It felt as if I should've already known what to order without having looked at the menu. And it seemed as if it didn't matter whether or not I was there. Is this because they know they have one of the best teas in the city? I'm not sure. Or is it because the staff don't enjoy working there or don't care about their products? I'm not sure about that either. I had to remind them to give me a loyalty card (which, to be honest, isn't a problem unique to Eteaket). My dream: one day I will return and enjoy their excellent tea, scrumptious cakes and feel like they are happy I'm there and happy to tell me all about their excellent products and which teas I might like. Because Eteaket should be one of the best places to visit in one of the best cities to visit. 'Should' is the key word. read more

Eteaket - Chocolate Abyss tea. Chocolate with coconut - Cafes Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I'd heard murmurs about Eteaket, and when a friend suggested we meet here for afternoon tea I was happy to agree. As we arrived on a busy Saturday afternoon we had a wee bit of a wait for a table - but honestly the staff were so nice about it I couldn't feel mad. After a less-than-ten-minute wait we were seated and given our menus: a selection of sandwiches, cakes, and a list of teas longer than even the most comprehensive wine list at the fancies bistro you know! I opted for the high tea - a sandwich, scone, mini patisserie item and a pot of tea, all for under £9 seemed like good value to me (is that still good value or am I still running on London prices?). The tea comes with 'quirky' mismatched cup and saucer and an egg timer to ensure you brew it for the correct amount of time. Honestly, in some places the twee-ness would be too much but Eteaket manages to pull it off. And I promise I wasn't just distracted by the fact that the scone was bigger than my face (I'm a fan of food I can compare favourably to my body parts!). Really though, everything was delicious (if you must know, my sandwich was brie and cranberry - because I'd obviously not had enough brie over Christmas - and my tea was Royal Earl Grey - because I don't believe any choice but Earl Grey is the correct one). I will definitely be going back to Eteaket, but lets see if I can reserve a table in advance next time, eh? read more

Eteaket - Today I'm having tangy and delicious 'strawberries & cream' tea with a perfectly moist carrot cake - Cafes Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Visited the cafe with a lot of expectations after reading the reviews. Very disappointed in the food. We ordered the eggs benedict and French toast. The French toast was so dry I couldn't have it even after covering it maple syrup. The eggs benedict had overcooked eggs and the muffin wasn't even toasted. The tea was really good and would recommend to only go for that. read more

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After seeing lots of lovely fog in Edinburgh, I decided it was time to warm myself up with some afternoon tea at eteaket (after a few others have recommended it!). It's a super cute tea cafe with a massive list of assorted teas, which I really appreciate bc there are so many places that serve a standard selection, with maybe 2 house special blends. This one has something like 50+? There is something for everyone here! I just opted for tea and scone, and very much immersed on my own. The scone was massive, and came with jam and cream, but I didn't care much it since it wasnt warm or soft. There are several other things on the menu such as cakes and sandwiches. In any case, this is a great place to sit down and recharge. It was £4.75 for my tea and scone, though you could get that plus and half sandwich and assorted pastries for 8.95. A full afternoon tea is around £15, or a few extra quid if you want a champagne tea. It's also a nice place to get a souvenir or gift rather than the standard tea from other places. Would come back! read more

Eteaket - £4,75 for a massive scone and tea :) the tea also comes with a timer! - Cafes Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Loved every bite and sip. Tea was perfectly brewed and served with absolutely delicious afternoon tea treats. The macarons were especially delicious, 'like angels dancing on the tongue!' We enjoyed the Apple and Cranberry Riot tea so much we took some home. We will be back for more! read more

You can't go across the pond and not have afternoon tea - and eteaket does the most amazing, bang for your £, afternoon tea. It was about £14 for each of us, but I was ridiculously full after it. For £14, you get a huge sandwich (cut into quarters), mini cakes, a huge scone and clotted cream - my new favourite thing. I had the ham & cheddar sandwich (absolutely delicious), and my friend had the mozzerella, pesto & sun-dried tomatoes. We could barely finish the mini cakes, we were so full by the end of it. I think we ended up going into food comas - don't know how or why we even attempted to eat so late, and then eat more after. And the pot of tea that I had (I don't remember the flavour, I came so long ago!) was magnificent. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to hang out and catch up with girlfriends - next to my friend and I was a group of women having a baby shower! And if you want a cutesy place to take your boyfriend on a date, this is it. But please don't force him to sit inside unless it's raining - you'd definitely emasculate him. Be merciful and sit outside! read more

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Basically, it's okay. I have been twice, food was good quality, but not prepared all that well, and the place seems very 'sanitized' for afternoon tea. Definitely not cozy. I think unless you're doing the full tea thing, it's nothing special, and if you're looking for the full tea thing it's not the best even within a block radius so, I can't see a reason I'd go back. Then again, a lot of other reviewers really liked it so, if someone suggests we meet there, I wouldn't write it off just yet. read more

Eteaket - Cafes Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Be forewarned - Eteaket is not a quiet, cozy tea room where you can curl into your plush chintz armchair and calmly sip from your dainty china cup. It's brighter, more modern (but in a wholly kitschy way, fear not) and always busy, so it tends to get loud and lively. Still, if you're after a good cuppa and a catch-up with a friend, Eteaket will do just fine. There's a very impressive tea list (I've tried simple herbal teas and a caramel creme rooibos, and they've all been outstanding) and a decent food menu - some sandwiches, lots of pastries and sweets and a proper afternoon tea option. I've tried a cupcake and some tomato soup (not together) and they were both good - not great, but good. I'd skip the food and focus on the tea - just what the doctor ordered for a rainy day. read more

What a tremendously civilised little spot this is! Elegant and sweet, with lovely teal and fuchsia chairs, it's a charming place to get your tea fix. And tea fix you will get. Their A4 menu has over two pages devoted to tea, tea, and more tea. I can't wait to come back another time when I can really take the opportunity to browse all of the teas on offer; Alisa R and I arrived shortly before closing time so we hurried on and ordered quickly. I have only very recently discovered the chai latte so I ordered one of those, and we scuttled over to the counter to see what the cakes looked like. The cupcakes were on the little side, and being the greedy guts that I am, I was swayed by the huge blocks of millionaire's shortcake. Alisa went for the yummy-sounding chocolate and beet root cake, which wasn't pre-cut, but when the slice arrived it was super generous too! I think the chai lattes I have had since discovering it have been the quick and easy versions made with powder or syrup, but that is not the Eteaket way. This one was, of course, made with Proper Tea, so it tasted thinner and less sweet, but more sophisticated. My shortcake was very good; it was solid and held its form well, with rich chocolate and thick caramel. I did wish I had gone with Alisa's choice though because it was completely amazing when I tried a bit. The staff were really sweet and friendly, and quick to serve, although we were the only people there so late in the day so I can't speak for busier times... Yet! But I'll be back! read more

Eteaket - Chai latte - Cafes Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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I met up with a friend here and we both rely enjoyed our treats! I got a apple and blueberry tea latte with soy milk that was really yummy and a piece of chocolate beetroot cake. Red Velvet cake originally was made with beetroot to bring out the chocolate taste, so I was like I'm sure this will be good ! And it was! A good sized piece too! Lovely chocolaty but light in texture cake with a good butter cream frosting. I think the difference is cream cheese frosting in what makes a a chocolate beetroot cake not a red velvet cake. Anyways it was delicious and I will be sure to come back and have another piece! Also so many different teas to select from! Will be bring my tea snob husband back here to choose from the pages of teas to try! read more

This new place on Frederick Street seems to be on a mission to make tea drinking fashionable once again. Whether your a tea addict or just like the occasional cuppa your bound to find something to tickle your taste-buds on the massive menu. First time I've come across oolong being sold in Edinburgh so they've won me over. They don't yet appear to have been adopted by the blue hair rinse set so enjoy it while it lasts. read more

Eteaket - Cafes Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

A departure from old-fashioned stuffy Victorian tearooms, this is a chic, modern tea house/café that is as fresh as their menu. Beyond the cuteness factor, their tea selection is vast and they have a decent selection of pastries. I understand they have a lunch menu, but I opted instead for a traditional tasting of tea and a scone. The fruit scone was home baked and tasted just alright - I suppose I was expecting something a little more delicious considering this is a place that serves traditional tea. On a positive note, the pot of tea ordered (strawberry and cream) was wonderful and I thought was properly served in a single pot with a strainer and a timer. The pricing of the tea was very affordable, especially considering the atmosphere. In all, I was impressed and would go back again for lunch and to try a different baked good. read more

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My family and I visited eteaket a couple of weeks ago, as part of a family break to Edinburgh. We had a great time! eteaket is located in Frederick Street, so its a short and easy walk from Edinburgh Castle (we know we tried it!) As there were quite a few of us I had reserved in advance, and eteaket gave us a lovely welcome. We had a table marked reserved all waiting for us, and they even managed to arrange for a baby chair for us, perfect! eteaket is lovely; very modern in decor, very vintage in crockery. My cousins had come from the US and they just loved it. We ordered the afternoon tea, and were in awe at the large number of different types of tea on the menu. And the pastries and cakes were amazing! I've tried to attach a picture to the top of this page so you can see what the afternoon tea is like. And yup it was as good as it looks!! read more

Eteaket - Afternoon tea at eteaket - yum! - Cafes Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

First tried out Eteaket in second year of university, I'm now in fourth year and I still take people here when they come to visit! Dozens of different teas to chose from and amazing scones with clotted cream and jam! Delicious :) read more

Eteaket - Cafes Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Yet another lovely café in the city of Edinburgh. I had already known of Eteaket because their teas can be purchased in some shops in Edinburgh, so when I found out they also have a café, I knew immediately I had to visit. I visited with two friends, and we had a lovely time. As usual, I had a scone and tea. Tea was served loose leaf in a pot, so I could dictate how strong I wanted it, which was nice. Teas were all delicious! Scone was less impressive. I've had many nicer scones in other places in Edinburgh, so probably won't have that again at Eteaket. However, one of my friends had a Victoria Sponge and loved it! Maybe something to try next time. read more

My best meal in Edinburgh. This teashop is adorable and centrally located. I love their Lapsung Souchong tea (smoky black tea. very strong), their scones (they obliged me by heating it up; i hate cold scones) and i even tried the Chocolate Beetroot juice Cake which i loved (and my friend hated) Great service; our server was this (maybe) 17 year old Boy, but he was so polite and efficient! Reasonable prices. Definitely recommend this place read more

If you love a cup of tea, and yea, who doesn't, then this place is for you. They have so many teas to try, you'd have to visit everyday for a year to try them all. As a South African, who grew up with rooibos tea in the bottle,(yea I know they call it red bush around these parts!) it's always my first choice when visiting a tea joint. I know a good rooibos when I taste it, and the one from here is pretty sweet! I had mine with the English classic cream tea, (how's that for immigration integration) and the scone was delicious as well. Loose one star as it's always very busy and it feels a little claustrophobic when the place is full. They could do with loosing a table or two, just to make it a little more relaxing. Top choice for a quick tea break, you know you want to! read more

Despite a 3 star review before, I now have to upgrade. 3 stars before I tasted the pineapple and ginger gluten free cake or kept popping in for a pot of chocolate abyss whenever I was in town lately. It's busy but with a short wait, I got a table on a Saturday afternoon and was able to drink my pot of chocolate abyss and munch on a little gluten free scone with jam and cream. I was left in peace to kick off my book club reading without feeling rushed which was good. It was also a treat without breaking the bank - the above came to £4.95, when I expected it to be more. Staff are friendly and I liked that the woman at the till, who may be the manager/owner, was aware of who was waiting so there'd be no table stealing/queue jumping :-) So seduced I was, I even left with a new teapot, complete with in teapot strainer (just like in Eteaket) and a little box of chocolate abyss for the office. Bliss. read more

I thought I would like this place a bit more than I came off feeling. Upon entering you succumb to pastel-y cutesy cupcake decor. I came earlier to meet my friend for afternoon tea at 3 so got my choice of seats. Window-side was a good choice albeit they could have done with a bit of dusting. We both had a pot of tea with a slice of cake. The selection of cakes was not much but we went ahead with a red velvet and lemon coconut. Cakes were a bit less than mediocre and tea was just tea. Darjeeling was standard quality and my friend chose not to finish his. There was one tall fellow who was quite friendly with a cheery smile, wasn't overly serviceable but just the right touch. The rest of staff seemed tired and gloom, they can take a few pointers from that guy :) Two stars because I didn't hate the place but I wouldn't voluntarily go again. There are many more worthwhile places to go in Edinburgh for tea/coffee. But then again if a friend persists in trying this place in the future, I could hesitatingly give it another go and try what others are raving about on the scones. Their tea lattes seemed interesting too, so...mayybeee..just maybe again. Not a winner though. read more

We stopped in for a quick lunch just around noon. My husband had a really delicious lentil and coriander soup plus half sandwich and I opted for the eggs, tattle scone and smoked salmon platter. Both were delicious. I had a very delightful golden oolong tea while he opted for their own breakfast blend. Both were served with timers to be steeped to the optimal time, which is much appreciated to avoid a bitter brew (and we didn't get at the fancy tea at the Colonnades). We then chose a lemon cake for dessert which was well baked with just the right amount of sweet icing. Can't think of a thing that wasn't on point and the price was very reasonable. read more

This is a really cool little tea shop. You may think this is a contradiction in terms but one visit here and you'll see what I mean. Kitted out in tiffany turquoise, jewel coloured upholstery and tea served in mismatched floral china you can kind of imagine the women from sex and the city lunching here. For my friends 21st birthday we splashed out on the afternoon tea deal. For £10 you get an old fashioned cake stand with a layer of sandwiches of your choice, a layer of scones, and a layer of mini cakes and muffins. If you go for this option, be prepared to be VERY full!! With this deal you also, obviously, get a to choose one of the 45. teas on offer. From the regular breakfast tea to jasmine flowering tea they have everything here. For £2 you can also byob if you fancy.. which we did. We took a bottle of champagne to surprise our friend and it just added to the glamour of the experience. Great afternoon out-highly recommended. read more

This is a nice wee tea shop. I recently brought an Italian friend here for some good old afternoon tea. Strangely enough for Edinburgh, it was a beautifully sunny and warm day so we managed to get one of the outside tables. It's a very nice place to sit and watch the world go by. The staff were friendly, efficient and explained about the little egg timers for brewing our tea when they brought our order. I had Tutti Frutti which was delicious and actually tasted like fruit unlike most so-called 'fruit' teas! My friend asked me for a very British tea so I suggested Earl Grey and she really enjoyed it. Our fruit scones were delicious, fresh and massive. So massive that I wasn't able to finish mine which is very unlike me! Tea rooms are very much a fashion in Edinburgh at the moment. This is a good one, but for me it didn't have that something special to make it stand out. Yes, I will go again if I'm in the area and in the mood for tea but somewhere like Anteaques will always be my preference. It just has that little bit more to offer, something that makes it stand out. And unfortunately Eteaket does not. read more

For serious tea lovers. The list of teas is endless and the tea is excellent. They think of everything... a little cup on the side for when you take out the tealeaves (not having any place to put your teabag or tealeaves is, well, slightly annoying), a small hourglass to know exactly when you need to take out the tealeaves. Have sandwiches and cakes, but didn't try those out. And wifi is available. Is located on a side street of swanky George street. Interior is ok. Certainly not the main point of attraction. Came here twice and every single time all customers were female, except for me. Seems to be a favorite for girlfriends to get together, which I read in one of the reviews. Tea probably not a very male thing, hmmm. read more

I don't know what it is about Eteaket that didn't WOW me. I mean, it's clean and has a great list of teas but, I don't know, something was missing. Maybe it had to do with feeling like I was in a chain. Something about the colouring ... I don't know, in my head tea rooms should be a bit like pubs - warm, inviting, kind of funky. Eteaket didn't really tick any of those boxes for me. My tea (green Earl Gray) was quite nice, as was the box of creme caramel rooibos that I bought on the rave recommendation of Cressida F. A bit pricey though - over a tenner for two pots of tea and a box to take away? That's not too bank account friendly. All in all it's nice, but doesn't quite give me the tingling feeling that I was hoping for. Maybe next time I'll just opt to buy a box for home. read more

Having just come back to Edinburgh for a short trip to visit friends, I decided to make my rounds on the tea shops. Eteaket hasn't changed at all, if anything it has slightly declined. After being told it would just be 5 minutes for my table (turned out to be closer to 30), I then ordered my tea and scones. China was chipped, which I guess is alright for some people, was just a bit worried that it would cut me. Waitress couldn't offer me any advice, and actually couldn't even recommend me a tea without having to read through the menu herself. She was quite friendly, just would have been nice to have experienced staff. Any maybe this is where my next problem originates that it took forever for my food to arrive, and then longer for the bill. I ended up spending over an hour and a half, when I was really just wanting a quick cup of tea and a scone. Eteaket prizes itself on being one of the top tea shops in Edinburgh. While this may have been true in the past, it felt to me that it is in dire need of a vacation as it looked a wee bit tired. read more

This is my favourite tea shop. Whilst in Edinburgh on holiday I went here on the recommendation of a friend and I'm so glad I did. As a tea enthusiast this couldn't have been a better place in my humble opinion. The tea menu is extensive to say the least, filled with very interesting choices. An added bonus comes in the form of the opportunity to buy packets of your favourite loose leaf tea when you leave. But it's not just about the tea (yes I really said that) their cakes are lush. If they happen to have the pineapple and ginger sponge when you visit, I can't recommend that highly enough. The whole place is utterly charming. I would move it Edinburgh in order to have it as my local. read more

I like it. Though I only had a pot of tea it was a wonderful pot of tea. When I arrived (on a Tuesday 13:30) I was a little unsure where I was allowed to sit - as quite a few 'reserved' signs were up on tables. I got assigned a nice table beside the entrance. I was supplied a menu with their food and their Teas listed (they do other drinks too of course, coffee, juices and the likes). I asked the girl who handed me the menu what she'd recommend for someone like me that drinks Earl Grey mostly, she was showing me their varieties of the different Earl Grey mixtures they carry. Then out of left field she recommended their Royal Darjeeling. I agreed to try that and was pleasantly surprised! It was brought out in a pot for one (4 Servings) with a 3 minute sand timer (yellow) and some milk. After brew-time was finished I poured and drank. It was perfect! Not too hot or cold. It was delightful and I was actually quite taken by it. This was a nice visit and although I paid £2.60 for a pot it was worth it. I deducted a star as I found the overall atmosphere a bit chilled and not so efficient. Difficult to pinpoint, but I noticed a few food & drink spills and drops when service took place. I will visit again though! read more

I do love a good tea shop but a lot of time, I just don't seem to have time to enjoy a tea shop as you are supposed to. Tea isn't like the high octane powered action of coffee where it's the fast food of the drinking world. Tea participates in a slower pace of life, or at least that's how it's marketed. I found myself in Edinburgh this past weekend, and figured, it's time to take my foot off the accelerator and pop into Eteaket after a trip to the bank. After figuring out I could seat myself (it's table service), I sat and waited. Then I wondered if any waitresses were going to come into the dining area. Then I got a little fidgety and started listening in to the conversations around me. Finally a lady came around and took my order and I went back to waiting. First to arrive was an Eteaket special - a chai latte. Chai is something I have rarely, but do enjoy some of the sweet n spice that a chai delivers. It's a much headier experience, and Eteaket does it well. My brunch consisted of a smoked salmon bagel with capers. Except when it appeared, there were no capers. Given that there were no waitresses in the dining area again, I had to get up to go find someone to request said errant berries. It was a pleasant meal, with a nice wee salad dressed in some delightfully sticky balsamic vinegar (everything tastes better with balsamic, I swear). Overall, I think that's it. Everything was pleasant. If you are popping in for a 3 hour tea and chat session, Eteaket is probably perfect. But for me... I don't know, I just found it...nice. NIce food, nice tea, nice surroundings. But not memorable, nor amazing. To be honest, I found it all surface and no substance, pretty but when you get to the bare bones of it... and I just found it a little wanting for what I look for in a tea shop. read more

I am not a Tea Jenny........ not at all. I am the complete opposite, I am a Coffee fiend through and through. And I am proud of it. My friend however, she likes a good tea. Being the lovely person I am decided we would go here, I would happily have cake and some form of sub-standard (no doubt) coffee. Or so I thought in my mind. The selection of tea they have here is amazing, if fairly tiresome to read through! And I actually found myself 'ooohhhing' and 'aaahhing' at the sound of some of these TEAS!?!? What on earth. So we ended up having between us, and earl grey and a chai tea latte, a piece of beetroot and chocolate cake and a cream scone. And they went down 'fine', my scone was lovely and light, as was the cake. But as my friend commented not as good as her own and she was right! My Chai Tea Latte was ok. I have had better, specifically at the Marks and Spencers Cafe of all places!? But I still really liked this little tea room. The atmosphere, the decor, the mismatch totally adorable crockery. The actual food sounds pretty good too. My only main qualm with Eteaket is the price!? I was not particularly fond of paying £5.80 for a chai tea latte and a scone. That's a little bit too steep for me. Other than that it is a lovely place for a visit once in a while, and is very good for impressing the 'Tea Jenny' friend. read more

I really love the concept of Eteaket but unfortunately its execution is not up to par. I have visited Eteaket twice. I vowed never to return after my first experience but had a change of heart when a friend and I were looking for a cafe near by. I came with my boyfriend the first time I visited. As we walked in I giggled at my boyfriend's choice as it's definitely a ladies place. It's cute. I think that's the best way to describe the decor. All pink and turquoise. We ordered tea, scones and half a sandwich each. It took over 45 minutes to receive our tea - just the tea!! I don't even know why we stayed!! I think it was a combination of being in the middle of town on a Saturday and everywhere else being full. Still 45 minute for tea is cray cray. The good: the tea is delicious and I love the choices that are available. It's the largest selection of tea that I have seen in Edinburgh. The bad: Meh. Eteaket isn't really bad, per se. I hope that I've just had a really bad experience. I'll say that in my opinion the scones are nothing to rave about it. The ugly: The service needs improvement. I'm not rushing back. read more

So it looks like I'm the odd-girl-out but honestly, past the tea, I wasn't impressed with the Afternoon Tea at all. I had the Peach tea, which was great but it all fell apart after that. The scone-which I always look forward to here in the UK as the ones in the States are awful-was like a dried hockey puck. I'm sure it was great when it came out of the oven the day or two before but when it made its way onto on my plate I was immediately disappointed. I had the hummus sandwiches which would have been okay if it weren't for the very-low-hummus-to-very-high-bread ratio. When you add the scone (which I tried to eat with a massive slather of clotted cream & jam), the mini pastries and the sandwiches what you really get is a boatload of mediocre bread products and a teensy bit of everything else (clotted cream, jam, etc). I can bad-carb overload at so many other places in this city (pot of tea included) for less than £14.95 and no doubt have a better experience. I will say, however, the Banoffee tart was AMAZING. Sadface for it being so tiny. :( The ambiance is definitely cute and I think it must somehow affect how others see this place (based on their glowing reviews) or maybe I just had a bad experience. Either way my recommendation is to simply get a nice pot of tea and a Banoffee tart. Past that I'd say look elsewhere. read more

Great place to take the mother. A smoked ham and farmhouse cheddar toasted ciabatta was enough to keep me content, accompanied by a oolong tea for good measure. Apparently Eteket are trying to make tea, and I quote, "sexy again". Sure, the teas are great but I'll have to stop here as having the words sexy and mother in one review is plain wrong. Its just not good Eteaket. read more

Eteaket - Cafes Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Eteaket needs to step up its game. We headed here today after our first option was booked out. I had recommended it as a possibility for some visitors who were staying in the area and they were suitably impressed with the quaintness, the quirkiness and the Eteaket-ness of the place we've all grown to love over the past few years. But honestly, when I compare it now to three years ago Eteaket has fallen from grace a bit in my eyes. The food and tea is, of course, wonderful, as always but everything else seems lacking. Firstly, one of the chairs at our table had soup spilled down the back. The soup had dried in and looked quite icky. No one sat in that chair, thankfully there was three of us so we had the luxury not to! Secondly, have you ever had the situation where the filter on your dishwasher has bits of food stuck in it? Then when the dishwasher washes at a high temperature the bits of food become stuck to the delph and are caked on because of the high temperatures? We had this on one teapot and all three tea cups. One of our teacups was noticed immediately by the waitress and she took it back but the others were not. This is likely just an oversight by whoever was washing dishes but I was surprised. Finally, the staff are run off their feet. Completely. We saw two dropped trays in the 2 hours we were there, one girl who may have been new but was clearly having difficulty with the pace and our plates were practically grabbed off our table when we finished....well nearly finished, one of us was still eating their scone!! These are not the kindly, laid back staff I'm used to here, who put me in mind of lazy tea over a book or some knitting. The Saturday afternoon rush seems to leave the place in a bit of a state and I'm not sure there is space to accommodate enough staff to deal with the mess that's generated. Unfortunately Eteaket will now be off my list for weekend venues. I'll head somewhere a bit further from the beaten track from now on! read more

Tasty mutant ninja scones!! If you don't read any further then just know this place has the biggest and yummiest I've ever tasted. I've been lucky enough to live down the hill from this place for a few months when I visit Edinburgh for work. But I've had varying success with getting a table when people come to visit, as you can't book and it's always full to bursting! My tried and tested tip now is to aim for the post-lunch/pre-teatime lull around 2.30pm, and smiling at the rushed-off-their-feet staff goes a long way. Yes you'll probably have to wait awkwardly by the till for a short while, but this weekend my sisters and I were soon seated in the peaceful back room (and ahead of another group that had been quite rude and lost patience - nice guys may finish last but they get their tea first here!). You can't help but be charmed by the cutesy decor inside - all the furniture is either a yummy turquoise or bright pink, with artwork on the walls for sale. The crockery is all pleasingly mismatched too, and my colourfully spotted teapot - plus accompanying hourglass for optimal brewing time (eek!) - made me inordinately happy. What can I say, I love teatime!! All 3 of us opted for the full afternoon tea, which set us up for the rest of the day. Cue a stand of generously stuffed sandwiches (go for the brie!), a mammoth scone each with jam and clotted cream, and 4 mini cakes/tarts each. EACH!! It was all delicious (esp the giant scone) though we ran out of steam on the final layer and our lovely waitress packed us the mini treats in a box to take away (which made one awesome midnight feast!). There are other smaller cream tea options on the menu too (that in hindsight might've been easier to finish) and easily about 70-odd different brews to choose from - green, white, fruit, the works! So a great one to treat your tea-loving friends, and only docked a star as the service is a little flustered (i.e. on the slow/forgetful side). But bless them you can tell they're trying their best in the rush of being such a popular stop, and spending a bit longer here than necessary might be no bad thing... read more

Bright, popular (at least on the early afternoon I was in)and fairly efficiently staffed (the waiting staff moreso than the counter staff on this occasion)with a decently large range of teas and coffees on sale, both to enjoy on the premises or at home, this is a welcome addition to Edinburgh's non-alcoholic drinking scene. Not necessarily somewhere you'd hang out all day drinking brews (the ladies who lunch might eventually drive you to get a pint)but ideal for an hour or two. No idea what time it closes but I doubt you could manage to go and make a night of it. Can't comment on the food but the bacon roll and cuppa deal at £2.40 struck me as a good deal. read more

Eteaket like Etiquette, do you get it? Marvelous! I adore this "tea boutique" as it refers to its self. It is a gorgeous blend of traditional afternoon tea delight and a more modern approach to taking ones tea. The cups are so cute and lovely and the cups are one of the most important parts in making my tea drinking a fulfilling experience. The selection of teas available is mind boggling and they are all served loose and at the exact right temperature for the specific tea you have chosen. I am loving the blend of art and science involved in that! I am a particular fan of green tea and more often than not have a pot of "Blooming Marvelous" which tastes so girly and delicious! If I'm feeling a little bit crazy though I go for some "Strawberries and Cream" tea, yes it is as wonderful as it sounds! The afternoon tea nearly makes me clap my hands together and squeal because it is so fantastic and is served on vintage cake stands! If you are as obsessed with tea as I am you HAVE to give this place a try. In fact why not go along to one of the evening tea tasting events held at Eteaket? Because you are not a dork like me? Ok suit yourself then. read more

I do like a cup of tea, and as soon as I spotted the name of this place I was drawn in. Being a huge fan of Tchai Ovna in Glasgow, I thought this would be a bit of a girlier version, but I just wasn't that impressed at the beginning. We couldn't find a seat, and when we did, it was right at the arse of the place which seemed dark and forgotten. Kudos for the 'Grannies kitchen' feel, with lovely mismatched tea-cups and pots, and the tables were simply lovely. I was starting to warm to the place, and would definitely try to get a better seat the next time, outside would have been perfect, it was a rare lovely day! I decided to go for the earl grey Green tea to be healthy, although I kind of wished I had went for my friends Oolong tea as soon as it came to the table! Why does healthy always have to be boring!? It was lovely though, and I could have happily sat and drank tea all day long if it hadn't been so busy. We just had the one pot each then left, happy and full of yummy tea. I will come back, probably when it's a bit less busy, and if it's a nice day definitely get a seat outside. Nothing better than a nice cuppa in the sun! read more

Eteaket - Cafes Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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